Description
These Baked Salmon Meatballs with Creamy Avocado Sauce are a flavorful and healthy twist on traditional meatballs. Tender salmon is mixed with savory seasonings, baked to perfection, and served with a luscious avocado sauce. This recipe is gluten-free and packed with protein and good fats.
Ingredients
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For the meatballs:
- 1 pound skinless salmon fillet (chopped or ground)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (or almond flour for gluten-free)
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup red onion (finely chopped)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the avocado sauce:
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lime or lemon juice
- 1 small clove garlic
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons water (or as needed)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Form into 1 1/2-inch meatballs and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until cooked through and lightly golden.
- While the meatballs are baking, prepare the avocado sauce.
- Serve the baked salmon meatballs warm, drizzled with the avocado sauce or served on the side for dipping.
In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped or ground salmon, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, onion, parsley, mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined—do not overmix.
In a blender or food processor, combine avocado, Greek yogurt, lemon or lime juice, garlic, olive oil, and water. Blend until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add more water for a thinner consistency, if desired.
Notes
- These meatballs are delicious over greens, rice, or in wraps.
- For dairy-free, substitute yogurt with a dairy-free alternative.
- You can also make the meatballs ahead and reheat before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs + sauce
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg